K-pop vocals sit incredibly high. Your synths cannot clash. Pull up an EQ on your Serum patch. If it is a supporting pad, cut around 1kHz - 3kHz by 3dB. If it is the main lead, boost 2kHz for presence but use a dynamic EQ to duck when the vocal hits.
you are trying to emulate (e.g., NewJeans' garage sound vs. IVE's disco-pop)? kpop serum presets
K-pop is not just a genre; it is a production arms race. From the groundbreaking sound design of SM Entertainment’s in-house producers (like Kenzie or Yoo Young-jin) to the hyperpop-infused chaos of NewJeans and LE SSERAFIM, the genre demands synths that are loud, emotional, and technically perfect. K-pop vocals sit incredibly high
High-quality 808 presets are crucial for providing the heavy, rhythmic foundation seen in contemporary K-pop tracks. If it is a supporting pad, cut around 1kHz - 3kHz by 3dB
The backbone of "Future Bass" inspired choruses (common in groups like TWICE or STAYC). These should have high unison voices and bright high-end shelf EQ. Deep 808s & "Donk" Basses: